Aug 20, 2011 | Information
I had a conversation with one of my newer members of my demonstrator team that reminded me to make sure everyone knew about this link! This link takes you to the stampin' supply list for the Idea Book & Catalogue. The projects are labelled by page number and project (I think in general it goes left to right, top to bottom….) and the list includes all the supplies required to re-create that project! I find that when I know what's been used to make something, it's much easier for me to figure out how it was created. Often, I won't identically re-create something anyway – but use the original project as an inspiration guide for my version.
Oh…and here's the Stampin' Supply list for the Summer Mini Catalogue. Don't forget to grab your Mini Catalogue products before the end of August!!
Stampin' Supply list for Summer Mini Catalogue
Ready to shop? Online shopping is here!
Happy (re)creating! If you need more help figuring out how to make one of the projects, please contact me!
Jun 9, 2010 | Information
Came home the other day to find that the tree in the yard was a hotbed of activity. Lots of big bees and a butterfly enjoying the flowers. (I'm not a huge gardening expert and I don't even know what kind of tree this is…). I grabbed my camera and took shots, but by the time I was able to go and switch to my zoom lens, the butterfly was off to other gardens 🙁 though I have this shot to share (and thank goodness for digital photo editing software that lets you crop in closely!).
Will definitely have to take some time and get some of the shots scrapbooked!
If you are looking for some "me" time to do some scrapbooking or cardmaking, please consider joining one my Stampers & Scrappers Club. Our next session starts in September…contact me to reserve your spot. I'll also have some sign up lists at my Open House on Saturday July 3rd.
Oct 28, 2009 | Information
It's that time of year – carving the pumpkin, finding and/or creating the perfect costume….not eating all the Hallowe'en candy before October 31st…LOL. A great time for photo taking, too!!
Found some sites for Hallowe'en photography tips HERE and HERE. I like the reminder to be IN as many photos as possible – too often the photographer gets "left out" of the pics (speaking from experience). This is often not discovered until said photographer is then trying to scrapbook the event/photos, and realizes that they have none of themselves. I have a whack of pictures from our trip to Disneyland and I think I appear in two of them.
Another great tip – even if you're not thrilled with how you are appearing these days (and let's face it, we're usually our own worst critics) – it's still good to be in the photos. One friend pointed out that up until a while ago, the only photos of her showed her hiding behind her hand. Not very memorable for herself or for her family (nor very scrapbook-worthy LOL).
In the meantime, I share with you a photo from a few years ago. Remember – even if your photo isn't technically perfect, it can still capture the moment and the memories! I like to take photos in the same spot each year to show the changes and growth. The little ghost here is definitely a bit bigger now! All right – back to the jobs at hand….now where did I put the rest of that candy??!!
Jul 23, 2009 | Information
Here's some great colour combinations to try that include the new Stampin' Up! In Colours. These combinations feel summery, don't you think? I find that using pattern layouts or colour combination ideas lets me be creative, without having to think too hard (and if you know me, you'll know that I appreciate that!!!).
Happy creating, and if you're so inspired, you can send me a photo of your creation to share here at yamstamps.com!
Sep 28, 2007 | Announcements, Information
All of Stampin’ Up!’s rubber stamps in the holiday mini catalogue (and all upcoming minis) are die-cut. This means that all you have to do is pop them out & stick them onto the wood block! OK, so actually, this means less work for me at times….since I do mount my customers’ stamps if requested.
Anyway, this ties into a Frugal Friday tip (remember those….and remember how I said it would intermittent? You can’t say that I don’t live up to my word!!!).
Here’s the stamp set as it arrives, I’ve already removed one image from the sheet of rubber.
Here’s the remaining rubber once the images are all popped out.
This is a side view of the sheet showing the rubber layer, the foam layer and the liner (since the backside of the foam is adhesive coated).
Now…the frugal part. You can use this on your cards as dimensionals. There’s a few ways to do this – one is just cutting up the sheet, removing the adhesive liner from the foam backing, and applying adhesive (liquid glue, crystal effects) to the rubber surface.
Another way to do it – cut up the sheet to the desired size/shape and then you can actually peel off the rubber layer as well as the adhesive liner to apply just the foam portion. There will usually be some adhesive remaining on the rubber side of the foam that will stick to your cardstock, but you may want to add some extra adhesive just in case. This thinner version is good if you want slightly less bulk or "pop" on your 3D items!
Lara Moore actually used this idea on her baby soother swap card, which is what prompted this Frugal Friday tip!
My weekend will be devoted to domestic duties and finishing up preparation for my upcoming chipboard class (Weds Oct 3) and the World Card Making Day Stamp a Stack (Sat Oct 6). Don’t forget to reserve your spot for these events!!
May 21, 2007 | Information, Tutorial
I’m baaaack….and a couple of tutorials here!
First up is the Stamp-a-ma-jig – one of my favourite stamping tools. Trust me, I’ve tried other stamp positioners and this is the best one! I’m still using my original samj from Stampin’ Up! – it’s purple. The current version is the same but is in black.
This tool is great for precise placement of stamped images or quick fixes. You know, when you stamp and some of the image doesn’t turn out….the samj will help you restamp exactly over top of your original image & saving that piece of cardstock from the recycle bin.
The samj consists of the positioner and the acrylic sheet. To use; position the sheet snugly in the corner of the positioner. The set up here is great for right handed stampers. Lefties could position the acrylic sheet on the other side. You can also put the positioner at the “top” corner of the sheet. It’s your preference, just be consistent.
(OK try not to notice that the sheet is not in perfect position, it’s very hard to position & photograph with only 2 hands!! LOL)
Next step – ink up the stamp, and place it snugly in the upper corner of the positioner – and slide it straight down….
until it makes contact with the acrylic sheet.
Normally, I’d use one hand to hold the positioner in place, and the other hand to slide the stamp, but again, I only have 2 hands, and one of them was holding the camera!!
Here’s the image on the acrylic sheet.
Next step is to take the acrylic sheet & position it so the image is exactly where you want it to be on your cardstock.
Holding the acrylic sheet in place, slide the positioner up to the corner of the acrylic. (again, more easily accomplished with two hands!! LOL)
Remove the acrylic sheet, leaving the positioner in place.
Ink up your stamp
Line up the stamp in the upper corner & slide down until you make contact with the cardstock.
et voila!
